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Join
Us At Oktoberfest
October
18th and 19th, 2008
Today, a many cities across the U.S. and
the world celebrate Oktoberfest. But none like Campbell,
California. As a matter of fact downtown Campbell might
well be mistaken for a German village this coming Saturday and
Sunday when it celebrates Oktoberfest. The festival aims to be
among the most authentic around.
Spaten Beer representatives will be pouring an official
Oktoberfest beer dating back to 1810 and the days of King
Ludwig. German foods, including many types of Bratwurst, plus
German potato salad and sauerkraut and red cabbage will delight
the taste buds.
Enjoy the many
exciting experiences of our Oktoberfest celebration, And if
someone asks why you are here ... tell them Ludwig sent
you.
This festival draws over 40,000 people so come early and expect
to stay all day as you visit over 100 arts and crafts
booths. Vendors offerings include traditional creations
such as jewelry, photography, paintings and wood
crafts.
It
is held in Historic Downtown Campbell.
October
18th and 19th,
Festival hours are 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 5
pm on Sunday
Contact the Campbell Chamber for more information at (408)
378-6252 or just
click here to
email the Chamber. Free Admission & Free Parking
Please, No Pets of any type Allowed! Except Service Animals
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Oktoberfest
Origins
Once upon a time, long long ago in a far away land known as
Bavaria, a Crown Prince - who later became King Ludwig I -
married the beautiful Princess Therese von
Sachesen-Hildenburghausen. The loyal soldiers in the Prince's
National Guard thought that the horse races would be a most
fitting way to celebrate the happy event. King Max, proud father
of the Prince, gave his consent to the races and so they became
the finale of five days of wedding festivities on October 17,
1810. This was the unlikely beginning of Oktoberfest. |
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horse races became an annual event and were combined with the
state agricultural fair the following year. It wasn't until
1818, that booths, serving food and drink, were set up at the
event. In the late 1800's, the booths had grown into large beer
halls or tents, which are still set up each year on the
Theresienwiese named in honour of Ludwig's bride. |
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